David Wolber News

Over the past several years, Giving Tuesday has evolved into a national effort to raise money for worthy causes in communities across the country. This year, the Williamston Theatre is honoring the support of its donors by presenting a full season's worth of play readings, all day long. On Tuesday, November 28 the Williamston Theatre will hold a marathon of staged readings of six plays. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees are welcomed to attend all or individual readings. Gracie's Contemporary Bistro in Williamston is a sponsor of the event.

Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, with Beau Jest by James Sherman. Performances for this hilariously charming family comedy begin Thursday, November 16 and run through Saturday, December 23.

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's professional theatre with an exclusive focus on new plays and playwrights, presents the Michigan premiere of "The Revolutionists" by Lauren Gunderson.

Theater professionals from across Michigan will gather Aug. 28 when The 2017 Wilde Awards are presented at The Berman Center for the Performing Arts in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield.

Matrix Theatre Company is pleased to announce a full line up of its signature post-show events for Matrix's original production, Dream Deferred: Detroit, 1967, running June 2 through June 25 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM.

Matrix Theatre Company completes its 2016 - 2017 Mainstage Season with its most highly anticipated show, Dream Deferred: Detroit, 1967. The original production opens June 2 and runs through June 25 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM. All performances are presented at Matrix Theatre Company, located at 2730 Bagley Avenue in the heart of Mexicantown. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students, seniors, active military personnel, and veterans and may be purchased in advance or, if available, at the door. Group rates are also available. For further information or to purchase tickets, visit www.matrixtheatre.org or call (313) 967-0599.

Mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company, Williamston Theatre, located at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston, takes a turn at classic literate with the Michigan Premiere of 1984 by George Orwell, adapted by Michael Gene Sullivan.  Performances begin Thursday, March 23 and run through Sunday, April 23.  Tickets go on sale Tuesday, February 28 at Noon.

Theatre NOVA, Ann Arbor's only resident nonprofit professional theater, is thrilled to announce its 2017-2018 Super Season of Michigan and World Premieres.

Theatre Nova, Ann Arbor's professional playwrights' theater, now finishing up its second year of operations, is proud to announce additions to its leadership team. Founding Artistic Director, Carla Milarch, will be joined by Diane Hill and David Wolber who will both serve as Producing Artistic Directors. These experienced administrators will join the existing Theatre Nova team of Daniel C. Walker, Becky Fox, and Emilio Rodriguez in their quest to establish the group as a major theatre destination. The new, expanded team is excited to help lead the organization forward and is preparing for a number of new and exciting developments including announcing a "Supra-Season," establishing a season subscription program, continuing to improve the facility, and announcing special partnerships in the community. Theatre Nova is making a name for hot-off-the-press new works, with plays such as the new musical "Irrational" by David Wells and R. MacKenzie Lewis, and local playwright Kim Carney's poignant new work, "Katherine," along with "Mr. Joy" by Daniel Beaty, all recent critical and box office hits.

Matrix Theatre Company is pleased to announce special post-show events for its upcoming production of 2.5 Minute Ride by Lisa Kron. These events are scheduled to take place after individual performances throughout the run. This additional programming is designed to allow audiences the opportunity to engage with the subjects and themes that the production addresses in a fun and engaging environment. All events are free with the price of admission.

Matrix Theatre Company continues its 2016 - 2017 Mainstage Season with Lisa Kron's autobiographical one-woman show, 2.5 Minute Ride, opening November 11 and running through December 4. The production runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM. All performances are presented at Matrix Theatre Company, located at 2730 Bagley Street in the heart of Mexicantown. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors and may be purchased in advance or, if available, at the door. Group rates are also available. For further information or to purchase tickets, visit www.matrixtheatre.org or call (313) 967-0599.

The Williamston Theater, mid-Michigan's award winning professional theatre company located at 122 S. Putnam in downtown Williamston, celebrates its 11th Season with a mix of comedies, dramas, murders, World Premiers and Michigan Premiers.

Theatre Nova continues its 2016 season with another Michigan Premiere, Sarah Ruhl's 'Dear Elizabeth.'

Theatre Nova, an Ann Arbor company that focuses exclusively on new and recent plays, will premiere "Katherine," a new comedy about mothers and daughters by playwright Kim Carney this May.

The Velocity of Autumn by Eric Coble, the engaging dramedy of an aging woman desperately fighting to keep her independence, opens at Matrix Theatre Today, November 20 and runs through Sunday, December 13, 2015. Performances are Todays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm. All productions are presented at Matrix Theatre Company, located at 2730 Bagley in the heart of Detroit's Mexicantown. Ticket prices range from $15 to $20. Group rates are available for most shows. For further information or to order tickets, go to www.matrixtheatre.org, or call 313 967 0599.

The Velocity of Autumn by Eric Coble, the engaging dramedy of an aging woman desperately fighting to keep her independence, opens at Matrix Theatre Friday, November 20 and runs through Sunday, December 13, 2015. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 3 pm. All productions are presented at Matrix Theatre Company, located at 2730 Bagley in the heart of Detroit's Mexicantown. Ticket prices range from $15 to $20. Group rates are available for most shows. For further information or to order tickets, go to www.matrixtheatre.org, or call 313 967 0599.

Matrix Theatre Company is pleased to offer a special ticket deal for this weekend's performances of A Kid Like Jake to anyone with the first name Jake. Playgoers with the first name Jake will receive free admission when they bring a guest paying full price to any performance Friday, September 25 - Sunday, September 27.

Matrix Theatre Company opens its 2015 - 2016 season with A Kid Like Jake, a thoughtful exploration of family and parenthood by Daniel Pearle, September 18 - October 11.

Matrix Theatre Company opens its 2015 - 2016 season with A Kid Like Jake, a thoughtful exploration of family and parenthood by Daniel Pearle, September 18 - October 11.

Performance Network of Ann Arbor will present Other Desert Cities by Jon Robin Baitz tonight, June 11 - ­July 12 completing a long delayed co­production with the Jewish Ensemble Theatre.